Crime & Safety

'Hazmat Incident' Shuts Down Road in Belleair

Ponce del Leon Boulevard is shut down between Varona Street and Clearwater Largo Road, officials said Tuesday afternoon. The Pinellas Trail is also affected.

Several roads in Belleair were shut down Tuesday afternoon because of a "hazmat incident" involving a garbage truck, officials said.

The incident occurred at 1075 Ponce de Leon Blvd., according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, which was assisting Belleair Police with the closures.

Ponce de Leon is closed between Varona Street and Clearwater Largo Road. The Pinellas Trail is also closed from Rosery Road to Ponce de Leon while cleanup occurs, officials said.

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